The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terrain while attempting to remain below the clouds, which resulted in impact with terrain.
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Human Factors: Say it out loud
In his report on the gear-up accident to the NTSB, the pilot said that he was alone in the airplane and “I did not state my GUMPS checks out loud,” adding that he normally “religiously” says a minimum of two out loud and sometimes three.
Seat cushion leads to bent Piper
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing.
Carb icing leads to forced landing for student pilot
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
Training flight ends with two fatalities
The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with terrain.
Near-miss shows pilot’s ‘mind-blowing negligence’
I am saying with full confidence this is the closest mid-air collision I have ever encountered and to see the negligence from the other aircraft is mind-blowing.
Ice accumulation leads to crash that injures three
The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during approach due to ice accumulation.
CFI’s improper soft field landing leads to crash
The flight instructor’s improper soft field landing technique while landing on a turf runway, which resulted in a nose over.
Pilot hits snowbank after he misjudges the end of the runway
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glideslope during final approach, which resulted in contact with a snowbank at the approach end of the runway.